A 22-year-old patient is experiencing an acute exacerbation of her asthma and is complaining of wheezing and shortness of breath.Which is the most appropriate medication to help relieve her symptoms?

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Omalizumab is a prophylactic agent used in uncontrolled moderate to severe persistent asthma;it is not indicated for acute relief or rescue therapy.Zileuton is an antileukotriene.Antileukotriene agents are prophylactic controller drugs used in persistent asthma,including mild,moderate,and severe states;they are not indicated for acute relief or rescue therapy.Cromolyn is used only as a prophylactic agent and should not be used during acute bronchospasm;this is based on its mode of action because the drug must already be present to prevent mast cell degranulation.It has no bronchodilating action and may cause further bronchial irritation as an aerosol.

A 22-Year-Old Patient Is Experiencing an Acute Exacerbation of Her